A great BACH party should mean more than just the classic night out in the pubs. It should have some fun night and daytime activities that the guest of honor and the entire party squad can enjoy. When you’re searching for a destination city to host a bachelor or bachelorette party weekend, Scottsdale, Arizona, should be at the top of the list. It is the new mecca for everything BACH party-related.
Scottsdale is a bachelor and bachelorette party paradise. With over 300 days of sunshine a year and a stunning natural environment, it is definitely a party destination you should consider. The beautiful desert landscape is the first thing you’ll notice when you arrive in Scottsdale. Rough landscapes, towering mountains, awe-inspiring sunsets, and a desert that offers plenty to do and see for your BACH party crew.
If you have never been to Scottsdale for a Bachelorette party, here are some of the activities you should consider for your celebratory getaway.
Guided Tours in the Sonoran Desert
When you want to add a generous dose of excitement to your bachelor or bachelorette party mix, book an off-road tour by Jeep, ATV, or Hummer. Besides rides to the Sonoran Desert’s most pristine and rough terrain, these guided tours include stops with beer, wine, or champagne sampling.
You can opt for daytime tours or book an off-road night drive. It is an excellent way to admire nature’s beauty and get some adrenaline pumped while you bond with your friends, chat, laugh, and listen to your guide’s stories about the American Southwest.
Daytime Activities at Saguaro Lake
Saguaro Lake, located 40 minutes’ drive away from Scottsdale, is one of the most popular settings for outdoor activities in Tonto National Forest. Two locations offer boat ramps, fishing pavilions, swimming, picnic tables, and restroom facilities. At Saguaro Lake Ranch, your group can engage in various outdoor activities on land and water, including horseback riding, kayaking, and boating. You can have your lunch at the Lakeshore Restaurant indoors or outdoors.
Golf Courses Designed by Legendary Golf Architects
With more than 50 courses in the area and an additional 200 golf courses scattered around the Valley of the Sun, Scottsdale is one of the best golfing destinations in the world.
The city is home to exceptional golf courses, such as the iconic TPC Scottsdale, which annually hosts one of the most prestigious tournaments on the PGA Tour, the Waste Management Phoenix Open. Teeing off on the area’s courses is a perfect way to kick off the celebration. Whether your Bach party group members are novices or seasoned pros, with so many options, you’ll find the perfect course for your celebratory game.
Bachelor groups traveling to Scottsdale for a legendary golf experience can book the popular Golf Caddy Girls service to enhance the whole experience. Professional Golf Caddy Girls will accompany the guys for 18 holes, drive their golf cart, help the bachelor choose the iron, and chat and flirt with the group to keep the mood entertaining.
Hot Air Balloon Desert Tours
When you want to experience the most fabulous adventure Scottsdale can offer, a private hot air balloon ride above the Sonoran Desert is the way to go. The experience can be as thrilling as sophisticated. You’ll be served with champagne, mimosas, and locally sourced delicacies—so it’s a perfect ride for bach party groups.
During this flight, you’ll enjoy the Sonoran Desert from a whole new perspective. Sunset ride with champagne and mimosas over the giant Saguaro cacti. What’s not to like in this adventure?
Nightlife Options in Old Town Scottsdale
Old Town Scottsdale boasts an array of first-class party spots–nightclubs, beer pubs, and hip lounges–and all come to life once the sun goes down, offering plenty of entertainment if you are ready to rock the night away.
Sample the local craft beer selection along the Old Town Ale Trail, then take the pulse of the city’s nightlife in the Entertainment District. Dance the night away, go bar hopping, or tour your favorite party venues in Scottsdale in the comfort of your own party bus. That’s right! Party bus services in Scottsdale are popular and accessible for both bachelor and bachelorette groups who want to keep their friends together while enjoying this amazing destination’s nightlife.
Bachelorettes can opt for a luxury party bus equipped with Bad Boy dancers who can dress up in sexy costumes such as Latino Lovers, Sexy Cowboys, or Hot Cops and perform a mild or wild show for the bride-to-be while onboard.
For the guys, the party bus options are no less enticing. Bachelors can book their party vehicle and entertainment with themes such as Naughty Nurses, Playboy Bunnies, and Bad Girls dressed in popular cosplay costumes such as Star Wars and Wonder Woman. It’s going to be a special bachelor party bus ride in Scottsdale!
Bach Pool Parties in Scottsdale
After a long day in the desert or on the golf course, your Bach party crew needs some downtime to rest and recharge for the party night, and what better way to do that than chilling poolside or lounging on giant pool floaties?
With year-round hot weather, Scottsdale’s social life revolves around pool parties. You can’t beat the desert heat, so you may as well enjoy it by chilling at a pool party if you prefer to go out to one of the trendy pool party spots in the city:
- W Pool Party – The Wet Deck
- Maya Day Club
The best bachelor party idea is to host a private pool party at your vacation rental. To maximize the fun, bachelor party groups can book Pool Party Girls to hang out with them poolside. The girls will be eye candy for the bachelor, pour the drinks, and play fun party games such as Flip Cup or Beer Pong. It is total fun.
Ladies who want to throw a fun and naughty pool party in Scottsdale can book their favorite Bad Boys as Cabana Boys. These pool party entertainers are skillful mixologists, DJs, limbo and pool volley experts, and party starters. They know how to bring Scottsdale’s famous pool party vibe to your private celebration.
There are plenty of reasons to plan your bachelor, bachelorette, or coed Bach party in Scottsdale, Arizona, and you can always contact a local party planner to help you with party itineraries, venue and activities recommendations, and fun personalized party packages. You only do this once, so do it right!
Author Bio:
Liz Hahn is the CEO and founder of Bad Boy Strip and Bad Girl Productions, party planning agencies specializing in bachelorette and bachelor party packages. She carefully selects and trains party entertainers, dancers, bartenders, and pool party pros and loves to deliver the Ultimate Bach Party experience.